'Bédélia (in English usually written as Bedelia) was the archetype of the French cyclecars. This automobile was manufactured by the Bourbeau et Devaux Co. of Paris from 1910 to 1925. This low and light car carried its two passengers in tandem. The passenger was seated at front, while the rear passenger doing the steering. Single-cylinder or V-twin engines were used. Until the World War I, Bédélia cyclecars sold very well, even in Britain. Manufacturing rights were obtained by Mathieux in 1920. Body design was modified - passengers were seated side by side. When cyclecar boom was over, the company collapsed in 1925. Cyclecars were small, generally inexpensive cars manufactured mainly between 1910 and 1923. ... A small variety of cars, the most popular kind of automobile. ... The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... 1910 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Events January-May January 3 - Benito Mussolini announces he is taking dictatorial powers over Italy. ... Missing image Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ... 1920 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ...

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http://motorlegend.com/dossiers/retrospective/chanteloup2001/chan10.php (in French)